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SH62 FVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,890 mi
Last recorded88,890 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 FVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 74,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 73,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,394 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 70,394 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 65,416 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,172 miles

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 58,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,731 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,034 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 29,033 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked 2 cracks in inner rim (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front nail in tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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SH62 FVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH62 FVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH62 FVC registered?

SH62 FVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is SH62 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 FVC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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